Alexis Bellino: "Taliban" Jim and "Alexis" Barbie, RHOC New Couple

It's season five of Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County and, like the rest of the country, the downturn in the economy has forced some of the Housewives into taking drastic measures to raise money: Gretchen held a garage sale, Jeana sold some of her watches and cars, Tamra fired her maid, then forced her family to help clean their home while the lack of money has caused "tension" in the Barney's marriage. The following montage of videos are some helpful tips for the Housewives on how to survive on a Dollar Store budget and, save Tamra's marriage.